Citrus Oils Market with Worldwide Industry Analysis to 2026 FMI | Page 3

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Description
Report Description
The Essential oil manufacturing industry develops and produces concentrated
hydrophobic liquids that contain aroma compounds from plants. An oil is "essential" in
the sense that it carries a distinctive scent or essence of the plant. Essential oils can be of
different types such as citrus oils, floral oils, herbaceous oils, camphoraceous oils, spicy
oils, resinous oils, woody oils, and earthy oils. Among all these types of essential oils,
citrus oils are most widely used and accounts for highest consumption in terms of
volume.
Citrus Oils Market Segmentation
Citrus oils enjoys a major share in essential oils owing to its wide usage as industrial
solvents, fragrance for cleaning products, flavoring agents, aroma and therapeutic
properties. Food industry is the dominant segment where citrus oils are widely used,
followed by usage in spa and massage parlors.
Citrus oils can be segmented on the basis of type which includes orange oil, bergamot oil,
lemon oil, lime oil, mandarin oil and grapefruit oil. Among all these types, orange oil is
readily available and the most inexpensive of all essential oils. Due to its aromatic and
blending properties, and wide usage as commercial cleaners, orange oil market is
expected to grow quickly in the forecast period.
Citrus oils can also be segmented on the basis of application. The citrus oils finds its
application in food industry, cosmetics and fragrances preparation and as therapeutic
massage oils.